"Lux Aurumque"

"Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre

Performed by the 2009 South Carolina Collegiate Honor Band

Conducted by Gary Green

The concert was January 24, 2009 at Winthrop University.

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• 2009
• SC
• Collegiate
• Honor
• Band
• South
• Carolina
• Gary
• Green
• Winthrop
• University
• Lux
• Aurumque
• Eric
• Whitacre

[Funkmaster2014]

I remember back when I was a little seventh grader we went up to the high school to play this song. Of course, we blew at it so no one really recognized its greatness until the first time we played it with the high school band and it was the single most passionate, emotion-capturing song i had ever heard. And this is coming from a varsity o-lineman so im not some pussy

[Panjaquomi]

This song has everything. Triumph and power, stillness, conflict, movement. It's one of those pieces that is a true work of art.

[jopaul12333]

Thank you for this! 2:34-4:00 is the reason why this version is better than the choral version, and this recording proves my point! In other recordings, 2:34 is too fast, too quiet, and emotionless. The band in this recording got it right. Thank you!!!

[Slushpuppy15]

@Funkmaster2014 I played the trombone part to this song. We had a concert for this piece, and everyone was putting so much emotion in this piece. I ended up crying just playing the third part. Its a rollercoaster of intense feelings.

[Winter1212Films]

Instant chills at 2:34...I love the choral version, but I'm beginning to love this a lot more...it just sounds more well-suited for band with this version...

[ilikemewaffle]

I'm gona be band geek and say this was in academy drum and bugle corps 2011 show XD

[DocGerbilzWorld]

my marching band incorporated this song into the show last year and we made it to semi-finals in grand nationals for the first time! :D

we played this as a preshow while the guard and pit were setting up and then the pit played the choral version as we were coming on and off the field :D

[jazzdoo]

I played this in NM all-state and I remember the first time we got a real feel for the song, the room was so still and people had tears in their eyes. One of the most emotional pieces I've ever had the privilege of playing. Btw, the 3rd french horn part a the climax is BOMB!

[luckyhmongkey]

i don't remember hearing all this color when i played it in high school. wow, amazing job.

[Beviedev]

<3 I love being a French Horn player.

[tinfoilsuit]

@Funkmaster2014 pussy